The pan dulces (pastries) are delicious and not too sweet --just like the way I like them!…read more The tamales were to die for!!! Who would have thought a tamale near the cash register would blow my mind? The guy at the front desk knew because he looked at me with a smug smile. I'll surely be back... If anybody knows of the recipe... Please let me know!

Stopped in one evening on my way to my hotel to pick up a cold bottle of V-8 juice and bottled…read morewater. Afterward, I went to refuel the rental car - in preparation for returning it to the Car Rental Center at ABIA. After refueling, I headed back to the hotel. It was then I realized - the gas pump stopped pumping gas prematurely - so the tank was not filled to "Full." So I ended up filling it the rest of the way up - at another gas station. #JDsMarket

This place is the bomb!!!!…read more The Cuban is one of the best sandwiches in town and everything on the menu is hot and fresh. There might be a line around lunch time because the food is just that good in the construction workers in the area know it. The taco place are absolutely amazing and I would say this is authentic Mexican food. They have added burgers to the menu lately but I would stick with the Mexican specialties in there is all the ladies are authentic and know exactly how to cook

Very intrigued by this convenience store/market. The food stall in the back seems too good to be…read moretrue. You order at the stand, bring ticket to payment counter, and go back with receipt to pick up your food when it's ready. (Order Numbers are called out in Spanish and English) Lunch time here is a fiasco! It's definitely a fun experience and I would absolutely stop by again to have more items from the menu.

Amazing ladies at this spot are serving up some of the best barbacoa tacos in town--fresh,…read moreflavorful, and only $2.99! You can taste the love and tradition in every bite. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or stocking up for the weekend, their tacos are an absolute steal! Perfect quick bite spot before getting your haircut next door at Rob's. Nice service, great food, and unbeatable prices. This place is always spotless inside, think market, meat counter, and a small restaurant all in one.

I ended up eating here due to a big fat lie told to me by the La Mexicana cashier…read more But my meal turned out to be really good. So, to the cashier, all is forgiven. * * * I was down on Stassney looking for Carnitas Guero, which is hidden in the back of the neighboring gas station/convenience store. The sign for Carnitas Guero is miniscule and is located at knee height. So lost as hell, I stick my nose into La Mexicana. I ask the cashier where Carnitas Guero is. The cashier could have told me the truth and said that Carnitas Guero is next door. Instead, the cashier points to her own taqueria and says that is Carnitas Guero. There is a huge line of people waiting to order at the La Mexicana Taqueia. A place that is good enough to have people lined up to order is probably good enough for Samuel C. So I ordered too. I'm glad I did. The real Carnitas Guero will just have to wait. * * * La Mexicana is kind of a funny place. It is a GAMA store which means Pakistani. And some Pakistanis work there, notably in check cashing. But the cooks and most of the workers there are Mexican/Central American. * * * It is a medium size Mexican grocery. It is kitty corner from Fiesta, the best and largest Mexican grocery in town. That is tough tough tough tough competition. Fiesta will beat them on price, selection and quality on most items hands down. However, tons of people pour into the place. La Mexicana has some advantages Fiesta does not have. One huge stream is to use the check cashing service. Fiesta does not do that. The other stream is to eat at the Taqueria. Fiesta has a taqueria too, but La Mexicana's is much better. La Mexicana's Taqueria is packed with happy customers. There isn't an Anglo in sight. * * * La Mexicana's play is meat. Lots and lots of plain ordinary well cooked meat. They got tripa, lengua, carne asada, pollo, carnitas, bistec, and about six or eight other options. You can get these on a plate or in a taco. The taco servings are huge. They put three tortillas on every taco, so it can hold all the meat they are piling on to your taco. The meat dishes are very simple and very minimalist. But they are good for what they are. They give you onions, cilantro and lime on the side. There is red sauce and green sauce in squeeze bottles on your table. I played around with various combinations of condiments. However, the best choice usually was just the meat straight up with onions to give it kick. I had bistec, tripas and carnitas. All of them were fine - with a special shoutout for the carnitas. And when I was done, I had eaten one whole helluva lot of meat ... And a whole helluva lot of tortilla as well, since each taco had three of them. * * * You may want to take a look at the bakery case for dessert. Frankly, the baked goods at Fiesta are not always wonderful. (The tortillas at Fiesta are never wonderful. Shoppers at La Mexicana were making frequent runs on a thermal chest carrying packages of warm freshly made tortillas. La Mexicana tortillas clearly had the vote of the people.) For dessert, I picked out a small frosting-less cupcake with a variety of sprinkles - in colors never found in nature. Baked goods with colors never found in nature often don't taste so good. This cupcake was magnificent. It was not at all sweet ... and it was flavored with anise. When was the last time you had an anise-flavored cupcake? I thought so. Me neither. It was just small enough to give you a taste of the really good stuff ... but not so big that you felt like you had pigged out. Dessert was at least as interesting as my taco lunch - Where I really DID pig out. * * * So now you know four things. a) Carnitas Guero is NEXT to La Mexicana Market, not in it. b) La Mexicana hires some fine meat cooks and some fine bakers. c) La Mexicana's taco servings are generous - generous with the good stuff. d) If the cashier at La Mexicana ever decides to stop being a cashier, she could have a great great career in politics.

Sat down with a friend yesterday and ordered a delicious bowl of chicken soup. When did it arrived,…read moreI couldn't believe the size of those carrots. They were the size of saucers. I've never seen a carrot of that magnitude. I really enjoy coming here on a weekly basis and sit down over a cup of coffee and friendship. What I like about it is the café has several seats for those having lunch. The young women are very busy behind the counter, preparing meals for everyone. Give me an opportunity to say hello and learn a little Spanish Mexican language. The café smells very clean and looks very clean. The general manager make sure that everything is tidy for the customers. It's a great location. Meals are competitively priced and it's fresh.

La Mexicana Supermercado in Manor is one of those places that just feels like home. Their fajita…read moretacos and burritos are always packed with flavor, and the menudo is rich, hearty, and full of tradition. Whether you go for the chicken or beef soup, it's comforting and delicious every time. And the Mexican bread? Man, that takes me straight back home. This spot is a true taste of culture and comfort right here in Manor.

After a scorchingly hot trip from San Antonio, Texas, I needed something ice cold to drink. In…read morefact, I need a little energy boost.. I thought I would stopp by a convenience store and Super family food Mart was in my path. It is a Family owned small business convenience store. I was able to secure two Celsius Energy drinks ...high probably I am going to drink one or a half of one. though to give me a little energy for the rest of I need a energy boost from long drive from San Antonio. TX. I have a three hour meeting ahead of me this evening. Think Iam now ready.. Casey, the cashier, was friendly and helpful. The food Mary had the typical items chips, soda, beer and wine. They also had an array of lotto tickets.

This was the most disturbing disappointment I've ever seen they had poop stains all over the wall…read moreand I was disgusted and they had NO unflat drinks and all the food was moldy this was the worst experience I've ever had

they made me pay an extra more for a watermelon Arizona while my friend had 99¢ for a sweet tea and…read moreI had 99¢ BAD SERVICE and BAD SCAMMING

It's a really nice store and the workers are very friendly as well. I live close to here but they…read morehave good breakfast tacos and lots of options for food/drink

I have been waited for this supermarket to open foe months and finally it had its grand opening…read morethis week. I found some produce products that were more of a bargain than at the larger supermarket down the street. One thing that I had been waiting for was to try their breakfast tacos which were absolutely divine. Whilst waiting for my tacos, I was checking out the menu and their lite snack offerings for lunch and dinner. Believe me, I'll be back!

This grocery store adds to the beauty of Riverside. This morning I came in for a pastry. I decided…read moreon a cinnamon roll that was generously coated with icing and nice and soft in the middle. There was even a hint of gooieness that you want from a cinnamon roll. For a dollar and some change it's a great size! As I noticed other people gathering around the hot food line, I couldn't help but decide on getting a plate. I picked up the ranchero bisteak and chicken Tinga and for my two sides, I decided on the plantains and nopales. Both of the meats I decided on were extremely delicious in flavor and the beef was exceptionally tender. I got red and green salsa and it appears that the red salsa is a tad bit creamy, which is not something I've had many times before. It was unique and extremely tasty. As for the green salsa, I have yet to try, but I am sure it won't disappoint. I do want to give this place praise because I have passed it up before, but it is not a place to be looked over. There's so many other goodies in here that you won't find at a regular grocery store so it's definitely worth coming inside and checking out especially if you just want something to do. The people were so nice exceptional customer service. There is seating if you want to eat inside and they were playing good music. I almost forgot to mention how exceptional the sides were. Often times people mess up nopales, but these were delicious.